Hannity is a propagandist for profit, peddling lies every night. He says he’s just a talk show host, not a journalist. But he’s injecting poison into the nation’s political bloodstream warping public attitudes about the press. I’m confident in the long run the truth will prevail.

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Avenatti has been angling for an appearance on Hannity’s Fox News program, no doubt knowing that Trump is a frequent viewer. He’s also called for Hannity to debate him live for a full hour.

Hannity hasn’t bitten:

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UPDATE: 1:13 p.m. — Hannity discussed the matter on his show last night, saying, “Let me say this clearly and loudly. I want every journalist in this country, everyone, I don’t care who you work for, to be safe.